In reflection on this thought, I considered how I\u2019ve let go of calling myself a seeker. I think that this is because I have had many questions answered since the start of my journey. And, that I know God will bring answers for more questions that may come up. My putting emphasis or effort into seeking is no longer needed. I see now that I was seeking to understand myself in this world and myself in relationship to God. This was a worthy task but my questions and curiosity were based on the idea that I was separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I seek but the eternal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This seems to me to be another realm of exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI will not wait another day to find the treasure that my Father offers me.\u201d<\/em> (1.1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI will not wait another day to find the treasures that my Father offers me.\u201d<\/em> (1.1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m still basking in the glow of the lessons and declarations of gratitude from the 11-24 webinar (Thanksgiving Day). So many gifts were given then are now a treasure granted to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gifts of forgiveness are many: clarity, healing, feeling love flow, connection to others, nearness to God, gratitude, brightness, wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This list shows me that forgiveness heals all parts of us: body, mind, spirit, and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I choose the peace of God today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today I claim the gifts forgiveness give. 11-30-2024 \u201cI seek but the eternal.\u201d (2.1) In reflection on this thought, I considered how I\u2019ve let go of calling myself a seeker. I think that this is because I have had many … Continue reading Welcome. I open the door. \nThere You stand with Your gifts in baskets laid at my threshold. \nWill You not come in? \nHe smiles as we both recognize the ease with which I asked. \nNot today for the world is in need.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Please give me a moment more to stand with you; \na few breaths, sharing His light and peace. \nI bend over to gather the baskets into my arms. \nI am filled as I close the door once again.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Your treasures are mine. \nHow shall I display them in this life? \nOpen my heart to shine my light, our light, onto the world in need.<\/pre>\n\n\n
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